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Autumn temperatures are relatively cool, which is especially suitable for the growth of flowering plants, and now is also a good time for cuttings. Many people will say that propagating plants from cuttings is really too difficult. In fact, some plants do not need much time at all; they only need...

Autumn temperatures are relatively cool, which is especially suitable for the growth of flowering plants, and now is also a good time for cuttings. Many people will say that propagating plants from cuttings is really too difficult. In fact, some plants do not need much time at all; a single leaf is enough for successful propagation. Below is a detailed introduction for everyone.


Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana has a relatively compact plant shape, relatively thick dark green leaves, and blooms relatively showy small flowers. Its flowering period is in the cold winter, and admiring the clustered blooms in winter is truly super beautiful. Propagating Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is also relatively simple:


First select relatively robust leaves, then pick them off, put them in a shady place to dry for a while, then insert the leaf stalk into the soil, leaving the leaf blade outside, and place it in a shady and well-ventilated place. Then keep the soil slightly moist, and slowly new leaves will grow, and then it can be potted up!


Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Zamioculcas zamiifolia is one of the common potted plants in the home. Its leaves stay evergreen all year round and are full of luster, giving people a fresh and natural feeling. In addition, Zamioculcas zamiifolia symbolizes bringing in wealth and treasure and rolling in money, so it is deeply loved by everyone. Propagating Zamioculcas zamiifolia is also very simple:


Select some healthy leaves from the Zamioculcas zamiifolia, then disinfect them. You can soak them in carbendazim, then put them in a shady place to dry for a while, then insert the leaf stalk into the soil, then place it in a shady place, and then just keep the soil slightly moist. Basically, after about 3 months roots will grow, and when new leaves grow, it can be transplanted into a flowerpot!


Peperomia obtusifolia

Peperomia obtusifolia is a small ornamental plant. Its leaves are relatively thick, emerald green, and full of luster. Cultivating it indoors gives people a fresh and natural feeling. For propagating Peperomia obtusifolia, only one leaf is also needed.


First select a few relatively robust leaves, then put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry for a while, then insert the leaves into the soil at a 45° angle, then place them in a cool and well-ventilated place, and keep the soil slightly moist. The temperature is best at around 20°C. Basically, after one month roots will grow, and after new leaves grow, they can be transplanted again into a flowerpot.




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